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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.62, 20,188.01 and 9,600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.62, 20,188.01 and 9,600.12 is: 13,242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.62 : 20,188.01 = 9,600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.62/20,188.01 = 9,600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.62x = 20,188.01 × 9,600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.62x = 193,807,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,807,318.56/14,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.17

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